Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as an Economic Adviser to the state government.
Zhensheng also serves as the Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre.
The appointment was announced on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the center.
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Governor Mohammed stated that the new partnership aims to accelerate investment and infrastructure development across key sectors like agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. As part of the deal, he said, “a Bauchi State Representative Office will be established in China to oversee project implementation and ensure timely delivery.”
According to Governor Mohammed, the partnership aligns with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria.
He declared, “This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world.”
In his remarks, Zhensheng vowed that the center is committed to mobilizing global resources to support Bauchi’s economic transformation.
He stated, “We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods.”
The governor added that the collaboration is expected to boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, and improve Bauchi’s global visibility.
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